In pictures: Debutantes at Queen Charlotte's Ball

Debutantes Olivia Kielbafinki-Podlaszewfka (L) and Jennifer Ward, both aged 19, await the arrival of guests. Queen Charlotte's Ball was introduced by King George III in 1780 as a celebration of his wife's birthday. Until 1958, debutantes were traditionally presented to the King or Queen. In that year however, the Queen announced she no longer would have well-bred gels presented to her at Court – and Prince Philip said the ritual was “bloody daft”.Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images